4th of July Fireworks Spectacular (Note Earlier Start Time)
Schedule
Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Nags Head Pier | Nags Head, NC
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In conjunction with the Nags Head Fishing Pier and the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, the Town of Nags Head will host a fireworks spectacular on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at **9 p.m.** (note the earlier start time) at Nags Head Fishing Pier, located near Mile Post 11.5 on South Virginia Dare Trail. The fireworks display will last approximately 25 minutes.A rain date has been set for Sunday, July 5.
Parking at and near the fireworks display site will be directed by the Nags Head Police Department. Those attending the show are encouraged to park east of U.S. Highway 158/South Croatan Highway and use designated crosswalks. Those choosing to park west of U.S. Highway 158/South Croatan Highway should use extreme caution while attempting to cross this heavily traveled roadway and use designated crosswalks.
There is no parking on NC12/South Virginia Dare Trail and no parking, even temporarily, on any part of the multi-use path.
All persons attending this event are reminded not to use or block private driveways. Vehicles blocking driveways or presenting a traffic hazard before, during, or immediately following this event will be towed.
The Town of Nags Head requests that persons use the public beach accesses as pathways to the oceanfront. Please stay off the environmentally sensitive dune and do not use the private property of others, such as private gazebos or decks, to view the fireworks without the property owner’s permission.
No vehicles, with the exception of authorized Town and emergency vehicles, will be allowed on the ocean front beaches.
The following public beach accesses are recommended for optimal fireworks viewing:
South of Nags Head Fishing Pier
--Curlew Street
--Hollowell Street
--Conch Street
North of Nags Head Fishing Pier
--Bladen Street
--Bittern Street
--Bonnett Street
--Blackman Street
At the conclusion of the fireworks, spectator, pedestrian, and vehicular traffic exiting the area will be directed and controlled by Nags Head police officers.
Leave the fireworks to the professionals! It is illegal to use consumer fireworks in Nags Head.
The Town of Nags Head extends its sincere appreciation to Kevin and Connie Nielsen and the staff of the Nags Head Fishing Pier for their partnership in co-hosting this event, and to the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau for its generous grant support.
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Where is it happening?
Nags Head Pier, 3335 S Virginia Dare Trl,Nags Head, North Carolina, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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